Afflicted with chronic pneumonia as a child, Kate DiCamillo found solace in books and dreamed of becoming a writer. Her first book, Because of Winn-Dixie, the story of a lonely girl and her dog, reson
In the year 1215, the way governments and citizens interact was forever changed by the signing of a document known as the Magna Carta. While students are often familiar with the importance of this cha
Describes the life and accomplishments of the professional baseball player known as "Big Papi," from his early career to his World Series triumphs with the Red Sox.
Describes the life and accomplishments of the professional baseball player, from his early career to World Series triumph with the Florida Marlins to winning Major League Baseball's triple crown.
Using vivid, full-color photographs, this book shows how animals trick the eye by hiding in plain sight by changing their skin texture and color, covering themselves up, or even mimicking other plants
Presents the history of the California gold rush, detailing why settlers traveled to Califorina in the hopes of finding their fortune, different types of gold mining, and how it affected the poplulati
Invertebrates make up more than 90 percent of all living beings on Earth, and underwater, their diversity is apparent. Sea invertebrates include crustaceans, mollusks, jellyfish, and a host of other s
Marine biology is both essential and inspirational to human life. The bodies of mollusks in particular allow them to live aboveground, underwater, or both, depending on the species. Readers will learn
The crustacean subphylum can be broken down into decapods, amphipods, copepods, and other types. This title offers readers from grades one through four comparisons between the needs and roles of diffe
Describes the Lewis and Clark expedition to find a navigable water route to the Pacific Ocean, detailing their agreement with President Jefferson, their travels with Toussaine Charbonneau and Sacagawe
A V-shaped flock of geese flying overhead on a fall or winter’s day is a familiar sight to most of us. But, as this vibrant volume shows, there are numerous other animals that also migrate for various
A close-up look at the body's largest organ, this resource presents simple-to-understand information for young readers. Colorful and informative pictures complement and enhance the text and foster vis
There are over 6 muscles in the human body that we can strengthen, stretch, flex, or simply leave alone. Whether we use them consciously or not, muscles work to protect our bones and keep our blood fl
Everybody has seen it in movies and on television: A hypnotist swings a pocket watch and, like that, an audience member falls into a deep trance. But is hypnosis real? Does it work? This skeptical app
Many people don't spend much time pondering the concept of citizenship. This informative title explores the basic concepts of citizenship and explains to readers why it's such an important facet of th
This accessible text explains to readers how the blue whale is endangered and what can be done about it. With an easy-to-follow narrative, readers learn what the blue whale is, where it lives, what it
In this lively, accessible, and highly informative survey, readers come to understand the workings of American representative democracy. They learn about the Constitution, checks and balances, and how
